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Interview: Who are the mysterious SKRAWLLORDZ?

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Who are the UK's mysterious SKRAWLLORDZ and why should you check out their new book, SKRAWL COMIX MAGAZINE #3?
Boom Studios

Exclusive: BOOM! announces TRADECRAFT MANOR from Arbona & Fernández

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BOOM! Studios has announced a new graphic novel, Tradecraft Manor, that follows a widow into an elite spy network in Great Britain, 1935.
Sales Charts

Terminal #1 has sold 300,000 copies, second printing incoming

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During a video interview, Robert Kirkman revealed that Terminal #1 has sold 300,000 copies, and a second printing with new covers is on its way.
SDCC

SDCC ’26: Winners and Losers of San Diego Comic-Con 2026

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The Beat staff picks the hits and misses of yet another San Diego Comic-Con gone by, from DC Comics to Hall H.

SDCC 2026 NEWS

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Terminal #1 has sold 300,000 copies, second printing incoming

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Archie

Shaq, Williams, and Height’s BLACK CAESAR sets sail this fall

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DC Round-Up

DC Round-Up: The SUPERMAN YEAR ONE THOUSAND ANNUAL glimpses DC’s future

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Awards

Ding-ding! The 2026 RINGO Nominations are up!

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The Marvel Rundown

The Marvel Rundown: QUEEN IN BLACK #1 is an exercise in farce

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Awards

Hugo Award nominees announced: Black Panther, Monstress, BKV among comics noms

Nominations for the Hugo Awards for the best in SF were announced today. After years of pretty gross controversy, the influence of outside factions trying to lessen the...
Television

MARVEL’S THE DEFENDERS unveils release date in new teaser

Time has really flown! It was literally only two years ago when these Marvel-Netflix collaborations began with a bang with the first season of...
Conventions

WonderCon ’17: Mark Evanier and Steve Sherman Share Touching Memories of Jack Kirby

This year marks the 100th year anniversary of legendary comic book writer and artist Jack Kirby’s birth. The artist’s influence has undeniably touched the...
Conventions

WonderCon ’17: Industry Artists Give Insight on How to Draw for Action Scenes

Many an artist of the comic, graphic novel, and manga format will cringe when the respective writer they work with asks for the dreaded...
Marvel

Preview: Saladin Ahmed and Christian Ward’s Black Bolt #1

While Marvel's PR crisis continues to swirl, it should be noted that they still have books coming up from important new voices, and The Beat will continue...
Archie

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: ARCHIE GIANT COMICS MEDLEY collects 480 pages of Archie adventures

And here is the second of our two Archie exclusives, this go-round is your first look at Archie Giant Comics Medley, which collects a...
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Manga and Anime News

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: CREDITS ROLL INTO THE SEA sets sail

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers THE SECOND ALPHA, URUSEI YATSURA and THE CREDITS ROLL INTO THE SEA.

SDCC ’26: MARVEL and KADOKAWA announce partnership

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Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, a new collaboration between Marvel and Japanese publisher Kadokawa will see five new series.

SDCC ’26: Yen Press announces #IMLOOKINGFORZOMBIES omnibus, CHAMPIGNON WITCH, more

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At its SDCC industry panel, Yen Press announced nine manga licenses including an #ImLookingForZombies omnibus and one light novel.

SDCC ’26: Mahjong Pros announces AKAYOROSHI & BIRD – MAHJONG’S DEADLIEST VS. THE MASTER ILLUSIONIST

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Mahjong Pros announced two licenses at SDCC: Akayoroshi - Hanafuda Shadow Games and Bird - Mahjong's Deadliest vs. The Master Illusionist.

SDCC ’26: MY HERO ACADEMIA celebrates 10 years

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The My Hero Academia panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 reflected on the anime series' first 10 years, including lessons learned.

SDCC ’26: Manga Mavericks announces OUR INSIGNIFICANT JUSTICE, more DIVINE MESSENGERS & DEMONIC GUARDIANS

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At SDCC 2026, Manga Mavericks announced Our Insignificant Justice and Divine Messengers & Demonic Guardians, Chapter 5.
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Business News

Paramount-Warner Bros. merger on hold until mid-2027

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The decision was made after a district judge denied a request to overturn a TRO blocking the merger this week.

SDCC ’26: Shots Fired – Prana vs ComicsPRO

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Prana DMS's Atom Freeman complains that Retailer Day presentations are too short, ComicsPro fires back

Silver Sprocket Artists Collective releases statement alleging ongoing issues

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The Silver Sprocket Artists Collective has released a public statement accusing the publisher of delayed payment and poor treatment.

The Big Shake-up: Marvel Comics to Burbank, Wacker in as editor-in-chief

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In a surprising but not shocking move, Marvel Comics will join Disney in Burbank, and industry veteran Steve Wacker will take over as editor in chief

Sales Charts: Neon Ichiban releases Top 100 for June, led by Mega Man

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Neon Ichiban has released their first sales chart, and it's got a VERY surprising comic book at #1: Udon's Mega Man #4

Indie comic creators left in limbo as Comix Wellspring suspends operations

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The popular printer for independent creators and publishers is temporarily suspending all operations.
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Interview: Who are the mysterious SKRAWLLORDZ?

Who are the UK's mysterious SKRAWLLORDZ and why should you check out their new book, SKRAWL COMIX MAGAZINE #3?
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DC Round-Up: The SUPERMAN YEAR ONE THOUSAND ANNUAL glimpses DC’s future

This week's Superman Annual Year One Thousand does a good job teasing the upcoming Legion of Superheroes relaunch, and more!
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The Marvel Rundown: QUEEN IN BLACK #1 is an exercise in farce

The Beat reviews Queen in Black, which is Marvel's latest event miniseries, along with a roundup of other new releases!
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: Something scary lurks in THE DIRT BENEATH THE DEVIL, and more

This week's Wednesday Comics Review column features The Forever Home, Dirt Beneath the Devil, and the weekly 2000AD report!
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Review: AVATAR AANG visually stuns but offers a shallow narrative

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender returns viewers to the world of ATLA in a visually spectacular adventure. But does it live up to its legacy?
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Top Comics to Buy for July 29, 2026: A small but interesting week of releases

This week's Top Comics to Buy for July 29 unpacks a small week of mighty releases post-SDCC, including a new issue of CONCRETE.
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TV Review: BATMAN – CAPED CRUSADER Season 2 excels with Jokes & Riddles

Batman: Caped Crusader's second season expands Batman and Gotham with bold reinterpretations of iconic villains, outstanding voice performances, and richer character dynamics.
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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: CREDITS ROLL INTO THE SEA sets sail

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers THE SECOND ALPHA, URUSEI YATSURA and THE CREDITS ROLL INTO THE SEA.
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The Marvel Rundown: Things get heated with X-MEN THE HELLFIRE MURDER

This week we take a look at X-Men: The Hellfire Murder, and for our rapid rundown, we cover Spider-man The Long Way Home #2!
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Entertainment

SDCC ’26: Avengers Doomsday takes over Marvel Legends!

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Hasbro's collector-focused Marvel Legends gives you all the figures to remake the Avengers Doomsday trailer in your own home.

SDCC ’26: GRIMM and NBC celebrate their anniversaries with a reunion show

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The cast of GRIMM and NBC reunited at San Diego Comic-Con to celebrate their anniversaries with a reunion panel

Disney Dreamlight Valley partners with Nature Conservancy of Canada for charity bundle

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Disney Dreamlight Valleys can adopt a grizzly bear cub companion in a charity bundle for the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

SDCC ’26: Kicking off the future of TINY CHEF with a movie

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The Tiny Chef team announced at SDCC that Cheffy will be featured in the upcoming movie, A Tiny Chef Western Mystery Musical.

SDCC ’26: Fans pack the room for THE GUILD movie panel

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The Guild: Ren Faire'd panel at San Diego Comic-Con only offered some updates, but fans packed the room full.

Review: AVATAR AANG visually stuns but offers a shallow narrative

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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender returns viewers to the world of ATLA in a visually spectacular adventure. But does it live up to its legacy?

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Danhausen just won the Knicks an NBA championship

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A simple uncursing ended a 53-year championship drought.

Girls just wanna have San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Cyndi Lauper WWE action figures

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Mattel Creations has announced a San Diego Comic-Con 2026 exclusive WWE action figure 3-pack featuring Cindi Lauper on Piper's Pit.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Thank God For The New Day

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Don't you dare be sour -- clap for ya bois that know their worth and FEEEEEL THA POWWAAAA!!

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Wrestlemania? More like Admania

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Did Hulk Hogan get more screentime than most matches?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Why the F*CK ICE chants in the Brody King vs MJF match were an important moment in wrestling

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Brody has become wrestling’s voice of resistance.

Turnbuckle BEATDown: John Cena’s Career is Compromised to a Permanent End

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